Bad posture is a myth
Your mom may have nagged you to sit up straight, but physiotherapists believe there’s no such thing as bad posture—just posture that may indicate
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Make time for physio at home
Physiotherapists will know if you haven’t done your homework. They design exercise plans for your body’s abilities and needs. If you don’t work
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Don’t stop before you’re ready
Just because your discomfort is gone, it doesn’t mean your injury has healed. The first six weeks after getting hurt are when scar tissue is “remo
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Physio can be a knee surgery alternative
Got bad knees? You don’t necessarily need surgery. A Harvard study from 2013 found that physiotherapy was just as effective for treating osteoarthri
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Ask before you get active
If you’ve been injured in the past, consult a pro before you try a new activity. “A physiotherapist can give you individualized advice on how to p
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Make a recovery plan
Sprained your ankle? A physiotherapist can assess you and determine whether you can manage recovery on your own. If you don’t heal from an injury pr
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Severe pain doesn’t mean you can’t recover
Your capacity to recover from an injury isn’t tied to the severity of your pain. What researchers call your “pain self-efficacy”—your belief t
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Physio can help your pelvic-floor
Pelvic-floor disorders affect one in three women and can be associated with pain, incontinence, sexual difficulties and even prolapse. Pelvic-floor ph
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Keep your blood flowing
Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to shoulder and back pain. Getting up once an hour for a stroll to the water cooler can make a difference.
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